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Planters demoralised as council mows down 30k bulbs
The city council is investigating after the bulbs were mowed over by staff days after being planted.
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Monty Python Got It Wrong About Medieval Disease
In medieval Denmark, people could pay for more prestigious graves closer to the church — a sign of wealth and status. But when researchers examined hundreds of skeletons, they discovered something unexpected: even people with stigmatized diseases like leprosy were buried in these high-status spots.
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Straka chips in on 16 to take a share of Players' lead
Ryder Cup star Sepp Straka chips in for an eagle three on the par-five 16th to take a share of the first-round clubhouse lead at the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass.
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French soldier killed and others wounded in attack in Iraq
A drone attack on a joint French-Kurdish base in northern Iraq has killed one French soldier and wounded several others.
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Poor in an oil-rich country: Republic of Congo’s youth hope for change
In an oil-producing country where 60 percent of people are under 25, nearly half the population lives in poverty.
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Force majeure: What is it and why have some Gulf countries invoked it?
Several Gulf nations have declared force majeure on oil and gas shipment since the US-Israel’s war on Iran was launched.
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Scientists crack a 20-year nuclear mystery behind the creation of gold
Gold and other heavy elements are born in some of the universe’s most violent events—but scientists still struggle to understand the nuclear steps that create them. Now, nuclear physicists have uncovered three key discoveries about how unstable atomic nuclei decay during the rapid neutron-capture pr
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Iran war: What is happening on day 14 of US-Israel attacks?
Israel strikes Tehran as Iran retaliates across the Gulf; Hormuz disruption pushes oil prices higher and tensions rise.
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'Everyone at Man Utd loves him' - Owen backs Carrick for job
Michael Owen says he "can't believe people are questioning" whether Michael Carrick should become the permanent manager of Manchester United.
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Wales star Wilson confirms fitness for World Cup play-offs
Harry Wilson has given Wales a major boost by confirming his fitness for their World Cup play-offs later this month.
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The surprising new ways bacteria spread without propellers
Scientists at Arizona State University have uncovered surprising new ways bacteria move, even without their usual whip-like propellers called flagella. In one study, E. coli and salmonella were found to spread across moist surfaces by fermenting sugars and creating tiny fluid currents that carry the
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The US may move its anti-missile system out of South Korea - and it's sparking unease
Media reports say the US may be moving its Thaad system to the Middle East, despite Seoul's opposition.